This issue paper, prepared by EPA's Engineering Forum under the Technical Support Project, provides an overview on the considerations for energy conservation and production during the design and operation and maintenance (O&M) phases of waste cleanup projects. The paper presents four case studies highlighting energy conservation or production, including a site using landfill generated methane gas directed to operate microturbines. The issue paper also introduces an "energy checklist" as a suggested tool to help project managers consider energy conservation or production at their sites. This document can also be accessed at http://semspub.epa.gov/src/document/HQ/176006.

• Introduction to Energy Conservation and Production at Waste Cleanup Sites (PDF)(36 pp, 910 K, 2004, 542-S-04-001)